Should I start Davante Adams in Week 1?
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Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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StartConsensus WR21 · range #15–#28
Consensus WR21 — a WR2 you start in a two-WR lineup.
The experts split on him this week: at least one has him at #15 and at least one at #28 — the widest kind of disagreement on the board, usually a role or injury read.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | WR rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | WR21 | 15 | 28 | ±2.6 | #43 | 12.7 |
| Half PPR | WR20 | 14 | 27 | ±2.9 | #46 | 10.8 |
| Standard | WR18 | 13 | 26 | ±3.5 | #46 | 8.8 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 97% of ESPN and Yahoo leagues
Ranked around him this week
The WRs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #17Tetairoa McMillanStart
- #18Ladd McConkeyStart
- #19Jaylen WaddleStart
- #21Davante AdamsStart
- #21Emeka EgbukaStart
- #22Terry McLaurinStart
- #23Malik NabersStart
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Davante Adams in Week 1?
- Start. Consensus WR21 — a WR2 you start in a two-WR lineup. The expert range runs from #15 to #28. The consensus projection is 12.7 PPR points.
- Where is Davante Adams ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Davante Adams at WR21 for Week 1, and flex #41 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #15 to #28.